UF Police Department responds to unattended bag left at Tigert Hall
UF sent out an alert around 11:30 a.m. Friday regarding an unattended bag left near Tigert Hall. University Police Department temporarily restricted access to the area out of caution to inspect the bag, said Cynthia Roldán, a UF spokesperson, in an email. Shortly after, UPD deemed the item safe and the owner...
Florida’s Best Seafood Buffet Is Tucked Inside A No-Frills Restaurant
Most people blow right past Melrose, Florida without a second glance. It is a tiny town tucked between lakes and pine forests, the kind of place where you might stop only if your GPS takes a wrong turn. But locals here have been keeping a delicious secret for years, and...
Ocala property owner using shipping containers for proposed dog training facility, kennels
A local couple is asking Marion County officials for permission to use repurposed shipping containers at their 20-acre property in Ocala to create kennels and a professional dog training and breeding facility. Libor and Rachael Zavalsky, owners of K-9 Specialists, have submitted an application for a special use...
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier Under Fire for $100K University of Florida Teaching Gig
At a time when fiscal scrutiny is tightening its grip on state-run institutions in Florida, Attorney General James Uthmeier has found himself at the center of a contentious debate over his teaching job at the University of Florida, which pulls in an additional $100,000 a year to his $140,000 salary as the state's top...
MCSO says 3-year-old bound with robe tie, painter’s tape before suspect fatally beat her
A 32-year-old Marion County suspect is being accused of allegedly binding his girlfriend’s 3-year-old daughter with a robe tie and painter’s tape so that she wouldn’t reach into her diaper while she slept, and then dropping her and beating her until she was unconscious the next morning.
Marion County Pets: Roscoe, Apollo, and Cranberry
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) -Let’s take a look at some adorable adoptable animals from Marion County that are looking for their new loving homes. Roscoe is a three-year-old boy who loves to play fetch and is always in an excited mood. Apollo, an affectionate two-year-old, has beautiful golden eyes. Cranberry,...
Gainesville, FL – SW 62nd Ave Closed After Injury Crash; Crews on Scene Today
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Gainesville, Florida – An injury crash shut down SW 62nd Avenue at SW Williston Road in Gainesville on Friday. According to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and rescue personnel responded to...
Stevens’ complete game pushes No. 4 Florida over Middle Tennessee
Being a freshman for a prestigious powerhouse like Florida softball is a tall task. But, Leah Stevens hasn’t let that affect her early in her Gator career. In her second career start, the Palm Coast, Florida, native was lights out. She threw her first career complete game and only surrendered one hit in the win.
Alachua County extends burn ban
The mandatory countywide burn ban has been extended and will remain in effect through Feb. 27, 2026. The post Alachua County extends burn ban appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Nepalese and Indian Fusion Concept Debuting in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, FL - Himalayan Bowl & Juice Bar Nepalese & Indian Kitchen is targeting a late February or first week of March opening inside City Food Hall at 150 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32603. Owner Suraj Maharjan told Business Debut the restaurant will focus on Nepalese and Indian fusion served in a fast-casual...
